GREAT IDEAS FOR HELPING OUR GROUPS WORK BETTER TOGETHER
Keep focused on the problem at hand during group work
Continuity of grouping-keep the same groups during the whole semester
Be open to help each other out with the math work
Attending every class would help groups function better
Get to class on time
Form study groups outside of class
Explain to others in the group how to do a problem if you understand it more than anyone else
Encourage quieter students in the group to participate
Be patient with each other and ourselves
Offer to be study partners with other group members and go to the math lab
Try not to feel funny when you have to ask for help
Exchange phone numbers to have the opportunity to get together over the phone
Alternate working steps in pairs to solve problems
Share strategies for problem solving
Be respectful of different speeds which people learn the material
Repeat explanations if people do not get it right away
All group members should be prepared for class
Go over the material before class and discuss any questions with the group
Basically members need to be hard workers
Everyone should contribute equally to the group
Keep the atmosphere somewhat light, but without clowning around
Look over assignments before class
Make sure everyone understands the solution before moving on
Establish a buddy system
Redefine our goals set in our contract with Ted
Read examples from the book together more
The more difficult the problem the more interaction there should be
Keep focused on the problem at hand
Learn more about the people in your group
Stop group talking when the teacher or tutor is talking to the group or whole class
Try to insure that at least one person in each group understands the material
Take turns speaking and listening
Have group members check and recheck solutions to problems
Establish personal goals for completing the class and check periodically to see if everyone is meeting their goals